Berlin, September 2016 – When components from different manufacturers meet in public transport sales systems, compatibility issues often arise. A solution is provided by an open standard: the manufacturer-independent standard interface (HUSST). At the InnoTrans trade fair, held from September 20 to 23 in Berlin, manufacturers and users can learn about the benefits and applications of HUSST.
The data formats used in public transport sales systems are incredibly diverse, making it difficult to freely combine ticket machines, online ticket shops, and back-end systems from different manufacturers. Replacing an outdated component is often not straightforward; in many cases, the only option is to replace the entire system. This results in unnecessary costs for transport providers.
The manufacturer-independent standard interface HUSST aims to prevent such problems: developed jointly by hardware and software manufacturers AMCON, highQ Computerlösungen, and krauth technology, this open standard enables a manufacturer-independent structure for public transport sales systems. HUSST has become the de facto standard, especially in e-ticketing applications, and is already in use by several transport companies, both large and small. The standard is continuously developed and adapted to new requirements through close collaboration with users.
Compatibility benefits not only the users of public transport solutions but also the providers themselves: with HUSST, their products are more versatile and represent a lower investment risk for their customers. Additionally, the flexible, XML-based data format allows even very complex tariff and sales structures to be easily represented, reducing implementation times.
At the booths of AMCON, highQ, and krauth technology at InnoTrans 2016 in Berlin, interested parties from both user and manufacturer sides can get detailed information about HUSST.
HUSST profile
- Bidirectional communication between back-end systems and sales devices (data supply and disposal)
- Flexible exchange of tariff, sales, and statistical data
- Representation of even very complex tariff structures (tariff products, validity rules, service areas, trips, stops, routes, payment limits, price levels, and more)
- Import and export of VDV-KA data sets (block and promotion lists, blocking, issuance, control, and debit records)
- XML-based data format
- Used nationwide in ticket machines, mobile sales devices, back-end systems, and online ticket shops
Ongoing development of the manufacturer-independent standard interface under the umbrella of the industry association TelematicsPRO e.V.
About AMCON
The software provider based in Cloppenburg, Lower Saxony, specializes in fare management and passenger information systems, helping transport companies make public transport more attractive and efficient. More and more customers rely on the expertise and innovative software solutions from AMCON GmbH. Their core product is the public transport sales, information, and control system UFHO, whose modular design and high level of standardization allow both autonomous operation and integration into an intelligent overall solution. You can find AMCON at InnoTrans in Hall 2.1, Booth 207. www.amcon.de
About highQ
The Freiburg-based software company highQ Computerlösungen GmbH offers innovative solutions for the future of mobility in public transport. Over recent years, this family-owned company has received numerous awards. In addition to products and solutions for public transport, highQ also develops software for the financial sector and corporate benchmarking. Headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, the company also has branches in Berlin, Hamburg, and Stuttgart. You can find highQ at InnoTrans in Hall 2.1, Booth 206. www.highQ.de
About krauth technology
For 90 years, krauth technology GmbH, based in Eberbach in Baden, has offered an extensive range of hardware and software solutions for public transport. Whether ticket machines, on-board computers, mobile sales devices, back-end software, passenger information systems, or customized solutions—krauth technology enables transport companies to keep pace with the rapid evolution from traditional sales systems to modern eTicketing systems. You can find krauth technology at InnoTrans in Hall 2.1, Booth 307. http://krauth-technology.de/